17.8 miles
Distance
3,196 ft
Climb
-3,182 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
2,464 ft
Altitude min
2,519 ft
Altitude start
2,533 ft
Altitude end
-84.4%
Grade max
94%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
3,005 ft
Distance flat

Best way to ride Fadeaway is start at the Mt Lowe summit and head south along Rho Ridge—mostly a pedaly descent until you cross the road and head down Fadeaway proper. The climb road is long but super mellow and half paved.

Detailed Description
Fadeaway Ride/Shuttle Loop is a 18 mile popular intermediate route located near Estacada Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 3,196 ft with a max elevation of 5,299 ft then descends -3,182 ft.
Tags
RidgelineRiver or creekSummit

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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,464 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,519 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,533 ft
  • Climb
    3,196 ft
  • Descent
    -3,182 ft
  • Grade max
    -84.4%
  • Grade min
    94%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,005 ft

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Rhozone
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue

Directions

  1. Bike northeast on NF4671.
  2. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  3. Bike north on NF4671.
  4. Continue for 50 meters.
  5. Bike southwest on NF4670.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Bike southwest on NF4670.
  8. Continue for 14 kilometers.
  9. Bike southwest on NF4670.
  10. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  11. Make a sharp right onto Mt Lowe TH Spur.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Bike northwest on Mt Lowe TH Spur.
  14. Continue for 300 meters.
  15. Bike east on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  16. Continue for 20 meters.
  17. Bike southeast on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Turn right to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  20. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  21. Make a sharp left to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  22. Continue for 40 meters.
  23. Turn right to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Bike south on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Turn left to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  28. Continue for 60 meters.
  29. Turn right to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  30. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  31. Turn left to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  32. Continue for 800 meters.
  33. Bear right to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  34. Continue for 10 meters.
  35. Make a sharp left to stay on Rhododendron Ridge North.
  36. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  37. Turn right onto Fadeaway.
  38. Continue for 400 meters.
  39. Bike northeast on Fadeaway.
  40. Continue for 6 kilometers.
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Rho Creek (Fadeaway)
Jul 27, 2026 @ 8:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 27, 2026
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